Smallmouth Bass(Page 2)

The best smallmouth fishing tips, tackle, and gear from the Outdoor Life experts.

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An angler preparing to cast a wacky rig.
Fishing

Wacky Rig: A Complete Guide on Rigging, Setups, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner

The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It
Fishing

The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner

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Baits, Lures, & Flies

How to Fish a Drop Shot: A Complete Guide

By Derek Horner

An angler holds up a smallmouth bass in a parking lot.
Fishing

Huge Smallmouth Bass Caught in Indiana Should Break 32-Year-Old State Record

By Bob McNally

The best spinning rod and reel combos will do everything from win tournaments to catch your first fish
Gear

The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos

By Pete Robbins

kayak angler paddles through rapids
Fishing

Hell or High Water: Chasing Smallmouth Bass on the New River

Photographs by Nick Kelley, Story by Natalie Krebs

Angler poses with bass and jerkbait.
Gear

The Best Jerkbait Rods of 2024

By Pete Robbins

A side-by-side comparison of largemouth and smallmouth bass, held up by an angler.
Fishing

A Guide to Largemouth Bass vs Smallmouth Bass

By Dac Collins

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Fishing

Tournament Angler Catches Same Record Smallmouth Bass Two Years in a Row

By Bob McNally

How to read a fish finder
Fishing

How to Read a Fish Finder

By Pete Robbins

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Gear

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth

By Dac Collins

A catfishing bum in Pittsburgh.
Fishing

How to Be a Fish Bum: These 6 Fishermen Are Living the Dream

By Joe Cermele

A man on a boat on the water holding a smallmouth bass
Fishing

The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins

We tested the Revo Rocket.
Gear

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review

By Pete Robbins

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Fishing

Ultra-Rare Orange Smallmouth Bass Caught in Michigan

By Bob McNally

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Conservation

Why Smallmouth Bass Are One of the Most Dangerous Fish in the Country

By Joe Cermele

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Fishing

Idaho Fishing Guide Catches and Releases New State-Record Smallmouth Bass

By Dac Collins

The same baits will work on river and lake smallmouths.
Fishing

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Moving Water

By Kristine Fischer

A smallmouth bass with evidence of a largemouth bass virus.
Fishing

Largemouth Bass Virus Has Been Discovered in Wisconsin Smallmouth Bass

By Bob McNally

New South Dakota Record Smallmouth Caught, Weighed, Released
Fishing

New South Dakota Record Smallmouth Caught, Weighed, Released

By Bob McNally

Man whitewater rafting down a river.
Fishing

A Whitewater Fishing Adventure on The New River

Late summer is an ideal time to catch big smallies.
Fishing

4 Tactics For Catching Late-Summer Smallmouth Bass

By Tony Hansen

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Fishing

Rafting and Camping for Wisconsin Wilderness Smallmouths

By David Karczynski

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Fishing

Big-Fish Tactics for Open-Water Winter Smallmouth Bass

By David Hart

Photos: A Whitewater Adventure Through Hells Canyon
Fishing

Photos: A Whitewater Adventure Through Hells Canyon

By Stephen Maturen

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Fishing

Fishing Videos: How to Catch Smallmouth Bass on Beds

By Tony Hansen

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Fishing

Our Top 5 Hottest Fly Patterns for Smallmouth Bass

By David Karczynski

Why Great Lakes Smallmouths Are Growing Larger Than Ever
Fishing

Why Great Lakes Smallmouths Are Growing Larger Than Ever

By Hal Schramm

Video: Wisconsin Angler Catches and Releases Possible Record-Breaker Smallmouth Bass
Fishing

Video: Wisconsin Angler Catches and Releases Possible Record-Breaker Smallmouth Bass

By Steve Pennaz

Wading for Smallies
Fishing

Wading for Smallies

By Paul Thompson

Unlocking A River’s Secrets
Fishing

Unlocking A River’s Secrets

By Chad Mason